Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces: Progress and challenges.
Ukrainian troops are using their superior optics, including thermal night-vision gear, to launch successful night operations against Russian-backed forces in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk Oblasts. The Ukrainian counteroffensive, which began on June 4, has seen a shift to after-dark operations, allowing them to take control of the darkness. The Leopard 2 tanks, operated by the 33rd Mechanized Brigade and 4th Tank Brigade, have proven effective in long-range shooting matches, especially at night. Despite some losses, the Ukrainian forces are making progress along several axes in the region.